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Parking "Fine" for broken down car
I have been issued with a charge of £80 by CP Plus for overstaying my welcome at Forton services on the M6 (3 hous 8 mins).
In fact, we had broken down (or at least the vehicle was undriveable) due to a burst heater pipe, resulting in a total loss of coolant. When the warning message was displayed we were only a couple of miles from the services, so I took the risk of continuing to this safe haven rather than risk my family's safety on the motorway hard shoulder.
We parked in the lorry section which had plenty of space throughout the period in which we were stranded. The AA took over 2 hours to respond, but the repairman was able to provide a temporary fix so we could complete our journey to Scotland. Looking at other cases on your website, do you think I should offer a small fee in compensation, or do you, like me think this is totally unjustified? I intend to send a copy of the AA receipt and a letter explaining the situation and no money.
In fact, we had broken down (or at least the vehicle was undriveable) due to a burst heater pipe, resulting in a total loss of coolant. When the warning message was displayed we were only a couple of miles from the services, so I took the risk of continuing to this safe haven rather than risk my family's safety on the motorway hard shoulder.
We parked in the lorry section which had plenty of space throughout the period in which we were stranded. The AA took over 2 hours to respond, but the repairman was able to provide a temporary fix so we could complete our journey to Scotland. Looking at other cases on your website, do you think I should offer a small fee in compensation, or do you, like me think this is totally unjustified? I intend to send a copy of the AA receipt and a letter explaining the situation and no money.
Asked on 12 September 2011 by todwhite73
Answered by
Honest John
That is outrageous. You should refuse to pay on the grounds you had broken down and had no alternative. Tell them that if they take you to court you will robustly defend yourself and also that I will take steps to publicise this outrage.
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